Prudent Digging Techniques
For Installation of new or replacement URD cables, parrelling cables bot in conduit, the new trench should be excavated How many inches from the marks?
What is 24"
Use of non-powered equipment operated tools such as shovels, picks, bars, etc. in the hand of the operator.
What is Manual Excavation
RED PAINT
Electric
Pink
Temporary Survey
What is the lawful start time to begin digging
72 Hours
The length of each PA1Call Ticket should not surpass this amount
What is 500'
YELLOW
Gas
Purple
Reclaimed Water
What is the waiting time for emergent locate requests
One Hour
The amount of days you have after demobbing a job site to notify the one call center if you return to the job
What is 2 days
ORANGE PAINT
Communication
You call this number before you Dig
What is 811
Work must begin in how many days
10 Days
These will help determine if the marks found in the field are accurate
Maps, Work Orders & Prints
White
Proposed Excavation
The horizontal space within 18" of the outside wall or edge of a line or facility
What is Tolerance Zone
You must prudently do this when working within tolerance zones of located or equipment to verify facilities location
Hand Dig
This should be done when working within the tolerance zone of locates
What is Hand Digging
Green
Sewers
What does the acronym STAR stand for
Stop, Think, Act, Review